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Asharq Al-Awsat
2 days ago
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
AlUla Kicks Off Summer Fruits Season, Celebrates Abundant Harvest
The Royal Commission for AlUla announced the launch of AlUla's harvest season, starting with the AlUla Summer Fruits Season. This seven-day event from July 22 to 28 at Al Manshiyah Farmers Market marks the beginning of several seasonal celebrations, including dates, citrus, peregrine, and honey seasons. According to SPA, during the Summer Fruits Season, farmers and local families will showcase diverse fruits, supporting comprehensive agricultural and economic development. The commission aims to drive economic growth through community initiatives during this peak harvest period for AlUla's over 5,000 farms, which boast more than 50,000 trees. AlUla's mango farms yield over 1,125 tons from 125,000 hectares, and fig, grape, and pomegranate farms produce over 3,141 tons from 348 hectares. Celebrating centuries of agricultural history, AlUla's diverse and high-quality produce balances ancient traditions and sustainable agriculture. The Royal Commission for AlUla prioritizes agricultural development to boost economic opportunities, enhance competitiveness, create local jobs, and offer visitors a unique experience of the region's agricultural
Zawya
20-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
UN, IOFS sign MoU to boost food security, agriculture in Africa
ALGIERS -- The UN Women Regional Office for West and Central Africa and the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday aimed at "enhancing food security and agricultural development in West and Central Africa." The agreement was inked on sidelines of the Islamic Development Bank Group's 2025 Annual Meetings, which kicked off at the International Conference Center in Algiers. The MoU was signed by the Director-General of the IOFS, Ambassador Berik Aryn, and the Regional Director of the UN Women Regional Office for West and Central Africa, Maxime Houinatou. The MoU aims to "enhance food security and agricultural development in West and Central Africa, with a focus on the economic empowerment of women and youth." IOFS Director-General added in a press statement following the signing that "the implementation of this program will begin in Nigeria and Sierra Leone, by empowering women, especially in villages, to access resources and support their productive capacities in the agricultural sector." Aryn pointed out that "the IOFS, which comprises 41 countries, is working to implement numerous programs in Africa, such as the Food Security Initiative on the Continent, in addition to providing technical support and expertise to many countries." The Regional Director of the UN Women Regional Office for West and Central Africa emphasized "the importance of the role played by UN Women in supporting women in African countries through investment in agriculture and women's empowerment." He stated that "Islamic finance is in line with African values and traditions, particularly in Central and West Africa," noting that "today's agreement with the Islamic Organization for Food Security will support women farmers in this region of the continent, enabling them to contribute to the development of their countries through wealth creation." All KUNA right are reserved © 2022. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
